Troubleshooting70Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter Does NotStart or PrinterStops DuringPrint JobsInk tank is empty If the ink tank lamp is flashing fast, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank and closethe Top Cover. If printing is not finished yet, just press the RESUME/CANCEL buttonon the printer to continue printing in the “no ink” state. Replace the ink tank assoon as possible after printing finishes.Continuing to print in the “no ink” state may cause damage to the printer. See“Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 37.If multiple ink tank lamps are flashing, check how fast they flash. Fastflashing (at about a second interval) indicates the ink is empty. Slowflashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is low. Fordetails on different flashing speeds, see “Getting the Ink LevelInformation” on page 38.Ink tank is notinstalled in thecorrect positionIf an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in that ink tank, it isinserted in the wrong position. Make sure that the correct ink tank color is insertedin each position.See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 37.Ink tank is not fullyinsertedWhen the ink tank lamp is unlit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicksinto place. The ink tank lamp lights red when the ink tank is fully inserted.Make sure all of the orange tape is peeled off the ink tank as illustrated in Figure 1.If any orange parts are left like in Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts.*(2) IncorrectThere remains theorange tape. Peel offthe tape completelyalong the perforation.(1) Correct* An L-shaped notchappears on the inktank.